Human beings are, on the whole, very social animals. We gather together in small groups, large crowds, in waves on humanity bent on sharing this very unique experience of sharing, of interaction and support whether in times of joy, of friendship or sadness and grief.Place these events into the minds and imaginations of our authors and works pour forth. An idea is formed, characters introduced and within a few minutes an absorbing interplay between you and the story are adding yet another layer. We’re delighted to introduce you to this gathering of classic talents including Katherine Mansfield, James Joyce, J M Barrie, Edgar Allan Poe, William Makepeace Thackeray and many others.1 - Short Stories Set at Parties & Events - An Introduction2 - The Dead - Part 1 by James Joyce3 - The Dead - Part 2 by James Joyce4 - The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield5 - The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe6 - The Red Inn by Honore de Balzac7 - A Little Dinner at Timmin's by William Makepeace Thackeray8 - The Dinner Party by Mary Butts9 - The Wedding Knell by Nathaniel Hawthorne10 - The Kiss by Anton Chekhov11 - Parlour Tricks by Ralph Plummer12 - The Adventures of Lady Pearl-Broker by Beatrice Heron-Maxwell13 - The Dance by Zona Gale14 - The Generous Gambler by Charles Baudelaire15 - Tobermory by Saki16 - The Man in the Bottle by Gustav Meyrink17 - After the Funeral by Mary Butts18 - The Spectral Hand by Jean Lorrain19 - Bliss by Katherine Mansfield20 - Lucifera by Anthony Hope